Solar Potential in Randwick, NSW
Estimate the rooftop solar yield for any Randwick address — panel count, annual kWh, and payback period based on aerial imagery analysis of your actual roof. Randwick has 574 heritage items — check your address for heritage constraints. Combine with a shadow check to see if neighbouring buildings will reduce your yield, or check granny flat eligibility if you are planning a secondary dwelling.
Sunshine hours/yr
2,480 hrs
BOM Sydney Airport
Ref. payback (6.6 kW)
3.7 years
at current NSW tariffs
Heritage items
574
check address above
Solar in Randwick — common questions
Is solar worth it in Randwick?
Randwick receives around 2,480 sunshine hours per year. A 6.6 kW system yields approximately 13,094 kWh/year with a payback of about 3.7 years.
Are there heritage restrictions on solar in Randwick?
Randwick has 574 heritage items. Coogee, Kensington, and Randwick itself have significant heritage conservation areas. Solar on terrace houses and Federation-era homes in conservation areas requires council approval.
What solar systems suit Randwick homes?
Randwick has a mix of terrace houses, semi-detached homes, and apartment buildings. North-facing rear roofs on terraces can often fit a 3–5 kW system. Larger detached homes can accommodate 6.6–10 kW.
What network serves Randwick?
Randwick is served by Ausgrid.
Does salt air affect solar in Randwick?
Properties near Coogee and Maroubra beaches should use C5 salt-spray rated mounting hardware. Inland Randwick suburbs are generally fine with standard mounting.
Planning a granny flat in Randwick?
Check SEPP Housing 2021 eligibility — lot area, zoning, heritage, and flood exclusions — in 15 seconds.
Check granny flat eligibility →Also check: flood risk in Randwick
Solar yield estimates based on aerial imagery analysis and BOM sunshine hours for Sydney Airport station. Financial figures use AER DMO 2025–26 tariff benchmarks and SolarQuotes NSW 2026 install cost data. Indicative only — actual yield depends on shading, panel degradation, and household consumption patterns. Not financial advice.